Bulova Accutron Repair & Repair Services

PO Box 1265
101 Airstrip Road
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
WATCHMAKERS@OLDFATHERTIME.COM
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Accutron Restoration

By Professional Accutron Watchmakers




Vintage Bulova Accutron Restoration

We're Vintage Accutron Repair Specialists.  Our staff of watchmakers is highly skilled and is either a Certified or Master watchmaking professional.  We've received specific Accutron repair training from Bulova's Master Watchmakers and Trainers many years ago.  Our watchmakers attend continuing education classes either at AWCI or WOSTEP every year.

As restoration specialists, our services  "bring the timepiece as close to the manufacturer's original specifications and standards as humanly possible".
Accutron Restoration - Take a look at a recent example.

then, Read a few of our Customer's Reviews and Comments.

Our Accutron Repair Photo Gallery has many more examples of our repair & restoration work.


Because of our relationship with Bulova, we've purchased their remaining New/Old Stock of all vintage 214, 218 Series & 224 Series Accutron parts.  Within a few days of receiving your Accutron, we'll provide a detailed estimate for repair-restoration.  All estimates are in written form and are sent by either email or postal mail, whichever you request.

See below for the full "OFT Accutron Repair/Restoration Process"

"Accuracy through Electronics"
is how the name Accutron was born

Please note:  Parts are not available for the Accutron 221-Series, Accutron 230 Series (Ladies models) or the Accutron  2192-Series (Quartz Models).

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Here's a Recent "Watchmaker's Pick Restoration"

A Gorgeous 1969, 214 Spaceview Model, High Polish, Stainless Steel
Swiss Case


  Bulova Accutron Spaceview   

Take a look at more of our
Custom Accutron Restorations





Our Accutron Restoration Process: 

A Mail In Accutron Restoration Form is provided for your convenience.  It's an online form that can be filled out on your screen, then printed and packaged with your Accutron.   (See "Packaging & Shipping" suggestions below.)  Once your watch arrives, it is locked in a secured location with fire and theft monitoring 24/7/365.  Within 4-5 business days following arrival, a skilled Accutron watchmaker will diagnose your Accutron and we'll provide a detailed, written evaluation with clear instructions on how to proceed.  Estimates are normally sent by email on the Wednesday following arrival of your package. 

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We accept many forms of payment including Personal Check, Credit/Debit Cards & E-Check.  Payment is not processed until we have a clear shipping date for your Accutron.  At that time, you'll be notified that we expect to ship your Accutron within the next 7-10 days.  We'll notify you again when your Accutron is packaged for shipment, AND provide Tracking information.  We then ship repaired Accutrons by 2nd Day Federal Express with special Jeweler's Insurance for high-value items.  This is the only shipping method we use for repaired/restored Accutrons.  You'll want to read our full Accutron Service Warranty information.

Unlike many repairers, we charge No Additional Fees for repair of indivudual Accutron Case backs, pushers, crowns, or battery door components & locking rings.  When we quote "case restoration", the price is all-inclusive. 

For a sneak peek at what your Accutron will look like after restoration, check our our

Accutron Photo Gallery.


Accutron Repair by Old Father Time
Accutron Restoration Form


Accutron Repair Form
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Since Bulova called Old Father Time
to purchase their remaining Vintage Accutron parts inventory, it's a crucial advantage when repairing and restoring these great tuning fork timepieces "CORRECTLY".  We're able to use new/old stock parts instead of cannibalizing one 50-year-old Accutron to repair your watch.


HOBBYISTS...

will typically scour the internet searching for old, used components to install in YOUR watch.
Every week we receive Accutrons for re-repair that a hobbyist has ruined.  Usually the Accutron owner is so upset that they refuse to contact the hobbyist again to remedy the problems.  Or they've contacted them enough with no solution, that they've given up.

When we receive these Accutrons, we find all sorts of incorrect or missing parts, wrong procedures in assembly, etc. -- most were never even cleaned.
We're now receiving so many of these "hobbyist" jobs that, depending on the severity of the issues, our watchmakers are declining the repair.
Of course, we do sympathize with the Accutron owner's situation.  After all, they were promised "expert" Accutron repair, with genuine Accutron OEM parts, and claims of "quality" services...  and all for
cheap, cheap prices...
Right!.

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We're The ONLY Professional Watchmakers Specializing in Accutron Repair
-30 Years-
Licensed, Insured, Certified Watchmakers
Genuine Bulova Accutron NEW/OLD Stock Parts Supply
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A primary canon of ethics of professional watchmaking is to affect the service in a manner that leaves the timepiece in as close to original manufactured condition as humanly possible.


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Accutron Repair by Old Father Time
Accutron Restoration Form



We have many types of Accutron Case restoration and re-plating services along with authentic Accutron Spaceview Crystals in our service.  We use only factory-correct, new/old stock Accutron components or newly manufactured factory Accutron parts (as in the case of crystals), from Bulova.  As a Bulova Accutron Authorized Dealer and Service Provider, we're able to offer many authentic Accutron components not available anywhere else.  It's important that your Accutron watch be serviced by a competent, professional watchmaker, with the correct parts, tools, equipment and training.

To learn more about what we offer as a professional, Bulova Recommended Accutron Repair Facility
follow this link for
Our Accutron Security


Packing & Shipping Your Accutron

Pack your watch in a box that's approximately 8" X 10" X 4" in size  or a size that can't easily be lost by the carrier.  We recommend wrapping the item in bubble-wrap  and then packing in void air bags.  We recommend using USPS Registered, Insured Mail for shipping timepieces to us.    We do not recommend using UPS or FedEx Ground carrier services.  The handling is usually too rough.

Please make no reference to the contents on the outside of your package.  Our address label  at the bottom of our
 Accutron Repair Form  may be used for USPS and there's a separate label for FedEx or UPS Air.  Shortly after your package arrives  we'll send a detailed estimate by email.  We'll then wait for your reply before proceeding. 

In order to receive your estimate by email, you'll need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer.  This service is free and can be downloaded here
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Please send your watch only in
packing that can be discarded

Do not send original, manufacturer or keepsake boxes.
ALL PACKAGING (and old batteries)  WILL BE DISCARDED.


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Accutron
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Accutron Service
Estimate Fee


Our $65 Estimate Fee on Vintage Accutron Repair includes partial disassembly to properly diagnose needed repairs, detailed written estimate by email, and return shipping with insurance and tracking if repair is declined.  If repairs are performed, (after receiving your approval) the Estimate is FREE.  If the estimate fee was paid by check, it's simply used as a deposit toward work.

 

Turnaround Time
Please allow adequate turnaround time.  As the largest Accutron Repair studio in the U.S., turnaround time can vary depending on the number of Accutron jobs in our studio at any given point.  It will also vary depending on specific services being performed.  For instance, certain cosmetic restorations require a bit more time.  Our studio schedule changes seasonally also.

CLICK HERE to see our Studio Calendar.
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Our current turnaround time is 5-7 weeks.
Your patience is always appreciated.


Old Fathertime Accutron Repair & Restoration Service
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Customized Bulova Accutron Repair and Restoration
performed by Certified Watchmakers

Accutron restoration is our specialty.  We've been repairing Bulova accutron watches for 30 years.  In a typical week we repair bulova accutron astronaut watches, bulova accutron spaceview watches, accutron railroad approved models, bulova 214 accutron watch repair, bulova accutron 218 repair, repair and restoration of accutron astronaut mark II watch repairs, bulova accutron accuquartz watch repair, accutron mark iv repairs, accutron deep sea 666 model repair and other vintage accutron watch repairs.  Accutrons of very style and variation are restored to their original beauty in our studio every day.

Bulova has trusted Old Father Time with vintage Accutron 214, 218 and 224 model repair and restoration for 30 years.  Bulova contacted us when it was time to sell all their vintage accutron repair parts supply and accutron repair materials/accutron equipment and accutron tools.  For that reason they continue to refer accutron repair customers to OFT every day.  They know that we have the new/old stock parts to correctly perform the work.  Please review our accutron repair comment page from customers who are enjoying their bulova accutron tuning fork watch again because of Old Father Time.

We receive quite a few accutrons in our studio for repair every month that have been mishandled or butchered by hobbyists. Accutron repair is a delicate procedure requiring specialized knowledge, expertise and equipment.  Most hobby repairs we see here for re-repair were never cleaned and very often are missing important parts.

If you would like OFT to contact you about Accutron Repair, Accutron Spaceview Repair, or Astronaut Accutron Repair, please email us at: watchmakers@oldfathertime.com  We'll be happy to help you with your Accutron Repair, Accutron Spaceview Repair or Accutron Astronaut Repair, 218 Accutron Repair, 214 Accutron Repair, Accutron Mark II Repair, Accutron Mark IV Repair, Accutron AccuQuartz Repair, Accutron watch repair batteries, Accutron tools, Accutron replacement parts, Accutron Bands or Bracelets, Customized Accutron Builds or information about repairing your Accutron watch.


Need More Information?  Check out these pages:

How do I set the time on my Bulova Accutron Tuning Fork Watch?
or
The History of the Bulova Accutron "Told in Bulova Publications"


  We are a Bulova Accutron Authorized Watch Dealer and the only "Professional Watchmakers"
Recommended for Repair of Bulova Accutron 214, 218, 2180, 2181, 2182, 2185, 224, 2240, 2241, 2242, etc, Models.
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It Represents a Small Sample of
OFT Accutron Repairs


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